ROCKPORT — Surrounded by family, Richard A. Shaw, 83, of Rockport, Maine, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Richard graduated from Bangor High School, where he lettered in four sports, and earned an engineering degree from the University of Maine. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and worked for Tibbetts Industries for more than 50 years.

Richard and his wife, Sandy, shared 33 wonderful years of marriage and many joys, including photography, reading, travel, family, and friends. He continued his love of sports and became an avid golfer, which he and family and friends enjoyed together.

He was predeceased by his parents, Violet and Edward Shaw; his brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Linda Shaw; and son, Richard (Rick) Stilphen.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; daughters, Kimberley Shaw (Rebecca Gorlin) of Boston, Massachusetts, and Kristin (Robert) Haverlock of Edmonds, Washington; daughter-in-law, Donna Stilphen; grandsons, Brenden, Isak, Matthew, and Andrew (Kelsey); great-grandchildren, Lily and Kaiden; sisters, Amy-Lou (Gary) Christensen, Nancy (Bill) Bocast, and Doris (Bill) Carroll; aunt, Audrey Hall; uncle, Roy (Della) Lee; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Richard will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date and announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330-6795, or to the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.